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The arrival of M\u00ebstiza at Coachella this Sunday (April 12) caps a pivotal week for the Spanish duo, coinciding with the release of their sophomore album, Spanish Chica<\/em>, which dropped on Friday (April 10).<\/p>\n M\u00ebstiza \u2014 the only women act from Spain on the Indio, Calif. festival lineup this year \u2014 is comprised of DJs Pitty Bernad and Belah, who joined forces in 2021 and have independently developed the project under their own label, Sacro. Their electronic music is deeply rooted in flamenco and traditional Spanish sounds.<\/p>\n More from Billboard<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWe realized there wasn\u2019t a concept that matched our music and that was connected to our tradition,\u201d Belah tells Billboard Espa\u00f1ol<\/em>. \u201cM\u00ebstiza means mix. We want people to feel connected to their roots when they\u2019re on the dance floor.\u201d She adds, \u201cIf we can somehow open doors for so many women starting out in electronic music and support them by setting an example, it would be a dream come true.\u201d<\/p>\n With that foundation, the project has evolved into something more expansive. Music, visuals, storytelling and performance coexist in a single package. \u201cIt\u2019s not just music; it\u2019s a 360-degree project,\u201d she adds. \u201cPeople aren\u2019t just meant to listen \u2014 they\u2019re meant to see and feel.\u201d<\/p>\n Fashion plays a key role in shaping that vision. Both come from that world \u2014 Belah from fine arts and styling, and Pitty from communication and image \u2014 and they oversee much of the project\u2019s aesthetic. On stage, their wardrobe doesn\u2019t just complement the performance, it\u2019s an integral part of the story they\u2019re telling.<\/p>\n Spanish Chica<\/em> marks a shift from the duo\u2019s first album, Qu\u00ebreles<\/em> (2023), which leaned more on instrumental elements and a direct interpretation of flamenco. Their second effort moves toward a more club-oriented sound. \u201cIt\u2019s more electronic, darker, more dance-floor-driven,\u201d explains Belah. \u201cThe previous one was more traditional.\u201d<\/p>\n